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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.52, 565.07 and 243.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.52, 565.07 and 243.67 is: 336.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.52 : 565.07 = 243.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.52/565.07 = 243.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.52x = 565.07 × 243.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.52x = 137,690.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,690.61/409.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.22

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